Archive: physical-activity

U.S. Invests $3.7 Million To Prevent Obesity Among Low Income Preschoolers

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack has announced a grant to Temple University to prevent obesity among low-income pre-schoolers by teaching mothers simple

University Of Michigan Receives $4.9 Million To Fight Childhood Obesity

The USDA announced today that the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is awarding Dr. Julie Lumeng of the

U.S. Releases 2010 Dietary Guidelines To Fight Obesity

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Kathleen Sebelius today announced the

First Lady Michelle Obama, Walmart Partner To Support Let’s Move! Campaign

First Lady Michelle Obama joined Walmart executives today to help launch the company’s Nutrition Charter, a groundbreaking new initiative that

U.S. Promotes Healthier School Meals

Agriculture Under Secretary Kevin Concannon visited the Fairmont Dual Immersion Academy to see firsthand the school’s efforts to improve the

White House Science Fair Hosted By President Obama

President Obama will host the White House Science Fair celebrating the winners of a broad range of science, technology, engineering

New York City To Exclude Sugary Drinks From Food Stamp Purchases

Sugar-sweetened Beverages are the Largest Single Contributor to the Obesity Epidemic. Initiative to Enhance City’s Nutrition Standards and Eliminate

Victoria Releases Population Health Survey

The health and well-being of Victorians has been revealed in a new Brumby Labor Government survey. Health Minister Daniel Andrews

Victoria Designs DVD To Keep Kids On The Move

Victorian children aged 3 – 8 years will be encouraged to play and keep active thanks to a new Brumby

U.S. Awards $31 Million For Prevention And Wellness Projects

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced $31 million for awards to ten communities in eight

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